About Us
JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea), is Australia’s leading integrated agri-food company, positioned at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales and Victoria.
At JBS Pork Australia, we’re more than just a protein producer - we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate professionals committed to shaping the future of sustainable farming. You’ll work alongside industry leaders, contribute to cutting-edge research, and be part of a business that values growth, integrity, and impact.
About the Role
JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team is currently recruiting a Leading Hand to support the team at our Corowa site.
This full-time position is responsible for undertaking a key role in the coordination of routine work activities and providing an effective leadership role for production employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of the day-to-day tasks of Piggery Employees.
- Undertake animal husbandry duties.
- Collect and collate production data and prepare various reports.
- Assist with the coordination of maintenance tasks.
- Coordinate the movement of livestock between sites and for market.
- Manage workload with respect to variations in staffing levels, environmental factors and weather conditions.
- Provide effective on-the-job training for employees.
- Ensure production processes adhere to APIQ standards and any additional JBS Pork Australia standards (as directed).
- Ensure Animal Welfare standards are adhered to at all times.
- Assume responsibilities in the Supervisor’s absence (as directed).
- Ensure annual objectives / KPIs are regularly reviewed and met.
- Contribute to key business activities as required.
- Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes and work instructions at all times, and ensure employees comply with such.
Skills & Experience
- Sound understanding of holistic pig production gained through practical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise people effectively.
- Working knowledge of WH&S, Quality Assurance, and People & Culture procedures.
- Sound knowledge of Animal Welfare regulations.
- High level communication skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to promote a positive workplace culture and willingness to drive continual improvement in workplace processes.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Preparedness to work flexible hours.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Current Drivers License.
Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).
